Feedback from stakeholders about proposed changes to Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements) 2018 (MO504) relating to safety management systems (SMS).

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

You have a responsibility not to pollute the sea, and to be aware of the laws about oil and garbage pollution from vessels, including fishing vessels.

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for implementing the 1 January 2020 low sulphur fuel regulation as set out in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

Read previous AMSA update editions from 2024

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

We have read and answered your questions about the new requirements for domestic commercial vessels that carry passengers.

We authorise and audit vessel traffic service (VTS) providers in Australia.

The information you provide in your incident report plays an important part in guiding the way we improve maritime safety for everybody on the water. By reporting marine incidents to us, you are also meeting your reporting obligations under Australian laws.

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

We have approved these courses if you want to qualify for a certificate under international training conventions.

Contains three charts of uniform waypoints—Great Barrier Reef—Inner route north as well as alternative routes.

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.